<p>Hi,</p>
<p>This is embarrassing. But I seriously feel like I might be up for academic dismissal after this quarter. Something I have never even been close to encountering is too much a reality now. Starting at the last 3 weeks of winter quarter, I became a gambling (poker) addict and I completely stopped going to classes, doing HW, and taking exams. It continued through spring break even after I won a 5 figure payout. And now for the first 4 weeks of spring quarter I have not done anything, even after having a hold on my financial aid and being placed on academic probation. I evened paid for the entire quarter myself, zero help from parents. That did not help me motivate myself but this past weekend I finally told my parents of my situation and they talked some sense into me and I am 110% motivated to get back on the right track. </p>
<p>I’m only taking 10 hours - two classes. But the problem is I missed my math midterm last week which means that getting the required 2.0 in that class is going to be next to impossible as I also missed two quizzes and two home-works. The class is easy. On the other hand, my physics exam is in 2 days [~30 hours] and I feel I can do fine on it if I study, but I have missed 2 quizzes, 2 labs, and 4 home-works. And this physics class gets increasingly challenging. I am motivated to work through this challenge but how can I pull off the 2.0? </p>
<p>1) Any advice? I have set up a meeting with my main academic advisor but am doubtful on whether the professor will let me take the exam I missed after a week and just no excuse whatsoever.</p>
<p>2) If I don’t make the 2.0 standard, and I get dismissed, is it likely I could successfully appeal IF I work as hard as possible for the rest of the quarter and then prove it in my appeal? </p>
<p>All I know to do at this point is convince people that the person of the last 7 weeks isn’t me, that I am fully motivated and that I am willing to do whatever it takes to stay in, I just hope it’s enough to correct this mistake. The addiction is not compulsive, meaning I have control over when I want to play poker, and I am confident that it won’t be an obstacle for the rest of the quarter. My motivation to get back on track > motivation to play poker. I’ve realized my mistake and want to move on.</p>